Unapologetic Thots Blog
"Unapologetic Thots" illuminates an array of topics exploring sex positivity/health, identity, culture, and personal narratives in an honest and unapologetically complex way.
The Legacy of Afro-Latinx & Latinx Superheroes
Latinx characters in mainstream comics like DC, Marvel, and the like have lived in an interesting space between carving out their own path and living in the shadow of their predominantly white predecessors. It’s where characters like Miles Morales (Spider-Man), Anya Corazón (Spider-Girl), and America Chavez (Miss America) transpire from and while they hold much significance in bringing more diverse representation in comics—the writers behind these characters tether too closely to stories molded by the white heroes before them.
Glamorizing Sex Work Isn't Empowerment
While positive representation of sex work is presentably better than the more stigmatizing representations, it doesn’t offer a nuanced, realistic portrayal of sex work as a whole.
How racism still travels: traveling as a Black person
Traveling as a Black person can be an isolating experience especially in predominantly white, homogenous countries. Graphic by Ricki Kalayci.
What It Means to be a Mentor
Crystal Hill and Katherine Estrada have a 12-year mentorship relationship that is a marker of educational success and potential despite the odds.
Rape Culture and The “Boys Will Be Boys” Mentality
“Not All Men” is a tool that shadows the realities of rape culture and excuses men from taking accountability.
We Deserve Pleasure, Unapologetically
Pleasure comes first—even with a hookup you met less than two hours ago.
Healing After A Toxic Relationship
Toxic relationships can put us in a weird place of wondering if this is normal and when we figure out if it isn’t—it can feel like we’ve been poisoned. Here lies my antidote.
TW: abuse, mentions of domestic violence
TW: abuse, mentions of domestic violence
“Casual Sex” Doesn’t Omit Boundaries
What the **** is casual sex anyways.
Navigating Sex Post-Trauma
It takes time to feel intimacy without being triggered and for me, without being high. First in the unapologetic thots series.
TW: dissociation, sexual trauma and assault
TW: dissociation, sexual trauma and assault
